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EA59 PHF

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,751 mi
Last recorded157,751 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 PHF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 157,751 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components are corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 157,751 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components are corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 146,402 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody and suspension components have corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2025 146,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underbody and suspension components have corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2024 134,102 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

underbody and suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2023 126,877 miles

Front and Rear suspension corroded.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on edges . (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear, (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 126,752 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive black smoke, (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front and Rear suspension corroded.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on edges . (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear, (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 120,056 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 119,941 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arms front of both sides unbonded, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 114,017 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on the limit inside edge, (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arms front bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 113,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inside face, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on the limit inside edge, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess leaking oil, cover adrift, (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arms front bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 107,681 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inside face both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Bush) front of trailing arm, both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 99,687 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides on inner face, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2018 92,992 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2017 85,326 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 85,022 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 72,004 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 62,981 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 54,832 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 44,100 miles

exhaust corroded in places .

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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EA59 PHF is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 89,496 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA59 PHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Ford S-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EA59 PHF registered?

EA59 PHF is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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